On the first day of the University of California summit on undocumented students last week, UC President Janet Napolitano’s opening address was cut short when a cadre of undocumented students in the audience rose from their chairs, fists in the air, and demanded recognition and restitution from a president they have never trusted. Read more...
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May 14, 2:23 am
Editorial: Napolitano responsible for responding to undocumented students’ demands
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May 11, 12:19 am
Editorial: Graduate Students Association councilwide evaluation
This year’s Graduate Students Association officers were effective in their ability to work together, to reach out to a more diverse array of graduate students and to tackle several important student concerns. Read more...
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May 7, 1:15 am
Editorial: Administration responsible for addressing racist stickers in time
Administrators’ response to a recent targeted attack against a campus community has been disappointingly neutral and failed to take advantage of an opportunity to address problems concerning race on campus. Read more...
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May 4, 12:22 am
Editorial: LET’S ACT! must take steps to rebuild student trust
After an election cycle riddled with enough scandal and damaging rhetoric to rival the national political stage, LET’S ACT!’s 2015 candidates faced the most disappointing election night for the slate in recent memory. Read more...
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April 30, 12:24 am
Editorial: UCLA made right call in keeping controversial speaker, despite pressure
UCLA had to answer hard questions over the merits of academic freedom last week. It answered correctly. This board commends the university and the UCLA Alan D. Read more...
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April 23, 1:14 am
Editorial: 2014-2015 Councilwide evaluation
This year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council ends its term with a concrete example of its ability to make national headlines and have a real effect on the reputation and standing of the university. Read more...
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April 23, 12:00 am
2014-2015 USAC Officer Evaluations
Each year, the Daily Bruin evaluates each Undergraduate Students Association Council member’s term in office. This year, the Bruin’s editorial board has taken into consideration four major criteria in the evaluations: platform completion, the quality of the councilmembers’ platforms, how well they fulfilled their respective roles as mandated by the USAC bylaws and their commitment to transparency and accountability. Read more...